N9TPB FCC License Search

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W6KOS HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1994 (32 yrs) W6KOS since 2000 · previously N6IDE Placentia, CA

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jun 2, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jun 3, 2032.

📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 W6KOS has filed vanity applications before — latest filed May 15, 2000 · what was requested

Currently held by KENNETH O SIMPSON · 1 holder on record

Current holder: KENNETH O SIMPSON

Held W6KOS Jun 2, 2000 → present · first licensed Mar 29, 1994 as N6IDE · 2 licenses · FRN 0002057610

📦 Moved: Orange, CA → Placentia, CA

W6KOS Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jun 2, 2000 → expires Jun 2, 2030

Licensee
KENNETH O SIMPSON

Address
PO Box 625
Placentia, CA 92871

FRN
0002057610

Previous call
N6IDE (Advanced)

Last granted
Apr 10, 2020

Effective
Apr 10, 2020

Last action
Apr 10, 2020
FCC actions (4)
- Apr 10, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 26, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 16, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 2, 2000 — License issued LIISS
N6IDE Canceled Amateur Extra Mar 29, 1994 → Jun 2, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
KENNETH O SIMPSON

Address
3901 E PALMYRA
ORANGE, CA 92669

FRN
0002057610

Previous call
KA6RVI (Advanced)

Last granted
Mar 29, 1994

Effective
Apr 25, 2000

Last action
Jun 2, 2000
FCC actions (2)
- Jun 2, 2000 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 25, 2000 — License modified LIMOD

Address history

From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.

Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 4, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as W6KOS
KENNETH O SIMPSON
PO Box 625
Placentia, CA 92871
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as N6IDE
KENNETH O SIMPSON
3901 E PALMYRA, ORANGE, CA 92669
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → May 6, 2019 · 35 snapshots · as W6KOS
KENNETH O SIMPSON
3901 E PALMYRA AVE, ORANGE, CA 92869
33.7955, -117.7649 (ZIP center) · Grid DM13ct · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W6KOS

Calls this licensee has asked the FCC for, newest first, in their order of preference. The FCC processes applications 18 days after filing; "likely award" is our estimate from every pending application in filing order.

Filed · Award	Applicant	Requested (in order)	Status
Filed May 15, 2000 Granted Apr 10, 2020 0000129832	N6IDE · KENNETH O SIMPSON · Amateur Extra 3901 E PALMYRA AVE, ORANGE, CA 92869 33.7955, -117.7649 (ZIP center) · Grid DM13ct · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.W6KOS ✓ granted	Granted got W6KOS

Others requesting W6KOS

1 application listed W6KOS as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
May 15, 2000	Jun 2, 2000	N6IDE · KENNETH O SIMPSON · ORANGE, CA	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W6KOS in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W6KOS beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.